Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hayden, ID?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.8% of gross income.

Hayden rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho state estimate).

Hayden median rent
$2,277/mo
Physical Therapist salary (Idaho)
$88,742/yr
Rent as % of income
30.8%
Gross monthly income works out to about $7,395, and the 30% rule supports up to $2,219/mo in rent. Hayden's median rent of $2,277 exceeds that threshold by $58/mo, putting a physical therapist salary into the rent-burdened range here. A physical therapist works roughly 53.4 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a physical therapist salary

Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Idaho cities have lower median rent than Hayden, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:

Kuna, ID
$2,245/mo (30.4% of income)
Star, ID
$2,244/mo (30.3% of income)
Kuna, ID
$2,236/mo (30.2% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hayden, ID?

Median rent in Hayden is $2,277 a month. A typical physical therapist in Idaho earns about $88,742 a year, which makes that rent 30.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Hayden?

Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Idaho (~$88,742/yr) supports up to $2,219 a month in rent. Hayden's current median rent is $2,277/mo, which is $58/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Hayden?

At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Idaho works roughly 53.4 hours a month to cover Hayden's median rent of $2,277.

Where is rent cheaper than Hayden for a physical therapist?

Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Kuna ($2,245/mo), Star ($2,244/mo), Kuna ($2,236/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Idaho state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Hayden, ID. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.